Stars Head-Up IRT Florida Spring Break Pro Am

Feb 11, 2013

TAMPA, Fla. – Seven-time No.1-ranked
World Racquetball Champion, Kane Waselenchuk, who has achieved one
of the longest winning streaks in professional sports history
(three years), will compete in the Florida Spring Break ProAm held
from Wednesday, March 6 through Sunday, March 10, 2013 at the
Harbour Island Athletic Club & Spa. Attendees will watch
Waselenchuk compete in a sport demanding competitors to jump and
dive to match ball speeds reaching almost 200 mph inside an
800-square foot clear-walled court.

In addition to the top men’s professional players, more
than 250 athletes from seven countries and over 20 U.S. States will
be competing for prize money and awards in this USA
Racquetball-sanctioned event. Up to 17 matches will take place
simultaneously at five Tampa clubs with the pros playing at Harbour
Island Athletic Club & Spa, 900 S. Harbour Island Blvd, Tampa.
Tickets are required to enter the Harbour Island Athletic Club for
this professional sports event. In addition, video streaming of
select matches will be available online all weekend at
www.irtnetwork.com.

“We are very excited to bring the top IRT players and
local amateurs back to Tampa, where they will show why racquetball
is the fastest, most athletic, and exciting racquet sport in the
world. This event will be memorable and thrilling to the thousands
of people that visit the club and watch online at
www.IRTNetwork.com” said Jason Mannino, IRT President.

Media are invited to attend the Audio Press Conference, Tuesday,
March 5, at 5 pm EST, featuring top pros such as #1 World Champion,
Kane Waselenchuk, #2 Rocky Carson, Tournament Director Kim Roy, and
a select group of industry insiders. The entire conference will be
recorded.

Regarded as the premier athletic club in Tampa, Harbour Island
Athletic Club is best described as a full-service athletic club
with a country club atmosphere. It’s also been touted as the
ultimate in fitness centers with 5-star amenities, professional
staff, superior programs and equipment.

Founded in 1990, the men’s professional International
Racquetball Tour (IRT) features 300 players competing in over 20
Top-Tier and more than 50 Satellite Tournaments in Latin America,
the United States, and Canada. Sanctioned as a NCAA sport, this
tournament will also draw amateur and college entrants. The amateur
players compete in divisions ranging from beginner to open level
for both singles and doubles.